Coa

North Coast


The finest of several good restaurants at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, Coa is a casual yet sophisticated beachside locale that creatively combines Puerto Rican and Spanish flavors. Order a selection of tapas or a finely crafted main, followed by a bottle from the restaurant's extensive wine cellar.

Despite the high prices, this place is normally booked solid.


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